Gov. Tim Walz's office contends that he did not approve the display but argued that it's protected speech under the First Amendment.

Failed Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz is defending a Satanic "holiday" display that has been installed at the Minnesota state capitol building in St. Paul.

A Satanic non-profit group called Cerberus Ministries was granted a permit by the Minnesota Department of Administration to install its display from December 13 through December 27. The department said it could not deny the group's request because it is "protected speech" under the First Amendment.

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The display features an upside-down pentagram, a phoenix, and a "prayer" card with the words "You Are Your Own God" printed on it. Minnesota Satanists praised the installation in a Facebook post this week.

"Thanks to all the hard work from our Congregation, especially Calcifer, for helping us set up Minnesota Satanist's first ever holiday display at the State Capital in Saint Paul! HAIL RELIGIOUS PLURALITY!!! HAIL SATAN!!!" the group said.

Governor Walz's office was asked for comment about the display by several media outlets.

"The Governor does not agree with the display and did not approve it. But the First Amendment means that he does not police speech in the State Capitol. That's true whether it's a religious display, a political protest, or a Minnesotan advocating for a policy," his office said in a statement.